Accepting Nominations for the 2021
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In support and recognition of those who are committed to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities!
Is there an unsung hero or tireless advocate in your Wyoming community who dedicates time and energy to improving the opportunities and experiences of people with disabilities? If so, please consider nominating them for this award.
If you nominated someone in the past who was not selected, please consider resubmitting the nomination this year!
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College of Health Sciences, Communication Disorders Telepractice Speech-Language Services available in the Summer, Fall, and Spring Semesters. To request an appointment, please call (307) 766-6426 or SHClinic@uwyo.edu.
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Summer 2021
American Sign Language (ASL)
SPPA 2110 Online Asynchronous Class
May 24 - August 13, 2021
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For more information about this ASL course, visit the Division of Communication Disorders website:
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Training and Technical Assistance |
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UW ECHO IN
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Bi-weekly Thursdays
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT
March 11: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) from a Family Perspective with the McNeill family from Wyoming. Join this session to meet the McNeill Family as they share their experiences using Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Speech Generating Devices to support their daughter's communication needs in rural Wyoming.
March 25: Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources for Individuals with Autism with Rachel Freedman, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Terri Wofford, M.S., CCC-SLP with WIND and WATR. Join this session for an overview of assistive technology items available from WATR and how they can benefit individuals with Autism.
Network participants include assistive technology professionals, specialists and teams, school administrators, general and special education teachers, para-educators, case managers, school counselors, school psychologists, state agency staff, and special education service providers, including OTs, PTs, SLPs, etc.
Credits offered:
PTSB and STARS. Graduate credit is offered at an additional expense to the participant. A certificate of attendance will be provided at the end of the Fall and Spring sessions.
Certificate Offered for Viewing Previously Recorded Sessions:
ECHO AT Asynchronous Learning: A new course offered to Wyoming residents provides participants an opportunity to view previously recorded UW ECHO in Assistive Technology didactic sessions from Fall 2020 through Spring 2021. Participants who complete activities per module will be awarded a Certificate of Completion for one contact hour for continuing education units (CEUs).
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Weekly Virtual Open Lab
Device Demonstrations
Open Labs will continue to be provided through Zoom distance technology on
Wednesdays and Thursdays between and 2-4 p.m. until further notice. Ongoing device sanitization procedures will continue.
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Join Open Lab for 15 minutes or as long as your time allows between 2 and 4 p.m. on the following Wednesdays or Thursdays through Zoom video conferencing technology from your PC, Mac, iOS, or Android using this link: https://bit.ly/watr-open-lab
Open Lab themes are created to feature technology. Questions about other WATR devices or services are welcome!
March 3 & 4: OrCam Read V9: Available for a short-term loan, the OrCam Read is a handheld device with a smart camera that seamlessly reads text from any printed surface or digital screen.
March 10 & 11: Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Speech Generating Devices (SGD's): See what low/mid/high tech AAC items and SGD's are available in the WATR short-term loan program. Consider registering for our ECHO in AT session on Thursday, March 11 at 11 a.m. for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) from a Family Perspective with the McNeill family from Wyoming.
March 17 & 18: Parkinson's Disease and Assistive Technology: Find out what technology is available through the WATR loan program that can assist an individual with their daily activities who is suffering from the side effects of Parkinson’s Disease.
March 24 & 25: Assistive Technology and Autism: Find out what assistive technology is available from Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources and how it can benefit an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Consider registering for our ECHO in AT session on Thursday, March 25 at 11 a.m. for Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources for Individuals with Autism with Rachel Freedman, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Terri Wofford, M.S., CCC-SLP with WIND and WATR.
March 31 and April 1: Wyoming Technology Access Program (WyTAP): Learn about this Wyoming specific financial loan program for aiding individuals in purchasing assistive technology or durable medical equipment.
To view the up-to-date schedule and read more about Open Labs visit:
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Device Loans and Reuse Equipment |
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Wyoming AT4ALL
Loan and Reuse Equipment
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WATR' s assistive technology (AT) device loan library and reuse listings are available through the Wyoming AT4ALL website. To read more about WATR's device loan library, visit: http://www.uwyo.edu/wind/watr/loans.html
Apps Available for Trial: WATR has various apps related to speech communication, learning, reading, vision, and daily living activities to trial on a loaner iPad or iPod or on your own personal Apple device through our Volume Purchase Program (VPP).
Please contact WATR for more information on these services
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Featured Equipment for Loan and Reuse |
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The WeWALK detects obstacles above chest level with an ultrasonic sensor and vibrates when these objects are near. It alerts users if there are low-hanging trees, traffic signs, poles, and other obstacles. It does not detect curbs, steps, or tactile paving.
The WeWALK also has mobile applications for both iOS and Android. You can save your favorite places and get turn-by-turn and clockwise navigation through the cane while your phone is in your pocket.
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This Permobil M300 Power Wheelchair was donated to WATR and will need a 24 volt 8 amp wheelchair battery charger purchased. A battery charger did not come with the wheelchair. |
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This power wheelchair is a free item and is located in Laramie, Wyoming. Pick-up arrangements will need to be made. |
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It is running and functional, with some wear and tear.
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Accepting Lightly-Used Assistive Technology
The WATR Reuse Program is looking for lightly-used assistive technology to make available to others who could benefit from the use of those devices or technologies in their daily lives. Donated devices will be sanitized prior to sale.
Visit the WATR reuse website to complete the online donation form and provide more information about what lightly-used assistive technology you are wanting to donate. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (307) 766-6187.
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Need financial assistance in purchasing assistive technology and live in Wyoming? Consider a WyTAP loan!
Explore options for funding AT through this WATR publication. A great resource to review prior to purchasing assistive technology.
WATR posts weekly features about loans, reuse and Open Labs on WIND's Facebook page.
Collaborating Projects
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